City crews clean up downed trees, branches after severe thunderstorm rolls through Cedar Falls
By Anelia K. Dimitrova A severe thunderstorm that rolled through Cedar Falls on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, left behind downed trees and branches. About 15 crews from the city fanned…
Zury’s Taco Bar marks one year on College Hill, celebration affirms owner’s resilience
By Anelia K. Dimitrova Zury Arestegui is fearless. You don’t have to know a lot about her to sense her grit. And if you want to see it firsthand, stop…
Cedar Falls celebrates Gateway River Park grand opening with ribbon-cutting, fun river activities
By Anelia K. Dimitrova A river renaissance is underway in Cedar Falls and on June 7, 2025, the grand opening of Gateway River Park marked the occasion with a ribbon-cutting…
Panther student-athletes shine academically after strong spring 2025 term
By UNI Athletics UNI student-athletes continued to show exceptional academic growth both individually and as collective teams during the spring 2025 term, once again surpassing department goals. The spring semester…
The Snozzberries set to perform at Sturgis Falls
The Snozzberries to take stage at River Place Plaza on Saturday, June 28 from 6-8pm Celebrating 20 Years of Rock & Roll Magic! Since their debut in the summer of…
RAGBRAI route inspection team arrives in Cedar Falls ahead of July 24 overnight stop
By Anelia K. Dimitrova A group of 24 riders, inspecting the route for this year’s 52nd Register Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa (RAGBRAI), rolled through Cedar Falls on Thursday…
Randy Pilkington to retire from UNI Business & Community Services after nearly 40 years
By UNI University Relations CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – After 38 years of leading economic development outreach efforts at the University of Northern Iowa, Randy Pilkington will retire from the role…
Watching our new pup grow will be a highlight of my summer
By Estelle Johnson Special correspondent to the Cedar Falls News Hub Dogs – they are the heart of a family. We lost our lab/Saint Bernard mix pup last November. Her…
Community sends off Iowa National Guard local unit for tour of duty in support of Operation Inherent Resolve
By Estelle Johnson Special correspondent to the Cedar Falls News Hub Mission and military mettle came together at the Cedar Falls High School on Wednesday as local families gathered to…
Cedar Falls sixth-graders learn hands-on skills at Big Woods Park to celebrate the end of the school year
By Anelia K. Dimitrova When a classroom is under the dome of the blue sky rather than a tiled ceiling, the light above comes from the gentle May sun rather…